Asia Jordan Increase in container traffic at the Aqaba Container Terminal during the past month, despite regional tensions, reflects Jordan’s growing logistical role in the region with flexible supply chains at Aqaba Port becoming a secure, stable alternative route
Europe France World leaders gathered for the reopening of Notre-Dame Cathedral in Paris making the event an unofficial, key international meeting; President Emmanuel Macron thanked all who ‘saved, helped, rebuilt’ the beloved cathedral after the devastating 2019 fire
Asia Israel Netanyahu, indicted in 2019, is Israel’s first sitting prime minister to be charged with a crime and must testify three times a week; he took the witness stand for the first time on 10 December 2024 in his long-running corruption trial, denying charges
Africa Nigeria President Tinubu stated that the vision of his administration is to position Nigeria as the leading agricultural exporting nation by 2025
Asia India Dockworkers have called for an indefinite strike starting on 17 December if the government fails to implement wage revisions and productivity schemes before 15; approximately 18.000 workers could potentially paralyse operations at the 12 state-owned ports
Africa Togo The Togolese government has officially set the date for the first senatorial elections in the country's history for 2 February 2025, a crucial step in the creation of the institutions envisaged by the Fifth Republic, according to the new Constitution
Africa Morocco With 15,9 million registered visitors by the end of November 2024 the Moroccan tourism industry passed an important milestone, marking a 20% increase over the same period in 2023
Europe Croatia The pilgrimage to Our Lady of the Chapel, a symbol of faith and unity for the inhabitants of Rogoznica for 300 years, has been included in the Register of Intangible Cultural Heritage of the Republic of Croatia as part of the Adriatic Sea pilgrimages
Europe Denmark The municipality of Kalundborg will introduce a four-day working week for its administrative staff as of 1 January 2025; consequently, the municipality's main telephone line will only be open Monday to Thursday
Africa Namibia Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah, leader of the ruling South West Africa People's Organisation party SWAPO, was elected as president of Namibia, garnering 57% of the vote and becoming the country's first female head of state
Africa Sudan Sudanese authorities said they thwarted a s’uicide drones’ attack launched on the Atbara airport, in the River Nile State, by Rapid Support Forces and probably originating from outside the State; it is the last in a number of recent drone attacks
Europe Belarus Minsk Arena is to hosted spectacular show 'Time of Our Victories' on 7 December, a large-scale sports and entertainment event in 12 thematic sections; the experimental show was accessible by invitation, not by tickets
Asia Bahrain The 20th IISS Manama Dialogue took place on 6–8 December 2024; promoted by the International Institute of Strategic Studies it brings together ministers, policy- and decision-makers to share the most pressing regional security issues and response policies
Europe Italy Trenitalia is ranked as the best overall performer rail operator in Europe according to a new study published by the European NGO Transport & Environment